Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Free prescriptions for mental health conditions
Closed
100 signatures
What the petition asks
Having suffered years with mental health and put on a concoction of different medication for my bipolar and personality disorders. I have spent probably thousands on medication which keeps me alive. I believe medication that is used to keep anyone alive should be free, just like insulin.
I feel this would ease the pressure on some people who have mental health issues who may be worried about the costs of prescriptions and maybe not even be able to afford prescriptions so will go without, which in turn can lead to a crisis and costing the NHS more in the long run.
Certain mental health issues are for life! There is no cure no miracle pill just like anyone with diabetes who are insulin dependent.
Certain mental health issues are for life! There is no cure no miracle pill just like anyone with diabetes who are insulin dependent.
Timeline
| 26 Oct 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Apr 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
100
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
26 Oct 2021
Closed
26 Apr 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.